Trigeminal neuralgia

NICE CKS: Trigeminal neuralgia

Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine 100mg tablets

Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.

Carbamazepine 200mg tablets

Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.

Carbamazepine 400mg tablets

Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.

Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral solution

Initially 100mg 1-2 times a day, some patients may require higher initial dose, increase gradually according to response; usual dose 200mg 3-4 times a day, increased if necessary up to 1.6g daily.

Prescribing Notes:

  • Refer to national and local resources for more information on diagnosis, management, and referral criteria for trigeminal neuralgia. In NHS Lothian see neurology guidelines on facial pain on RefHelp.

History Notes

01/06/2023

New pathway approved (ERFC 29/03/2023)